Now Hiring - Fresno-Area Community Organizer

posted by Jakara Movement | 1197pc
August 11, 2016

Job Opening: Join the Movement as a Community Organizer (Fresno-area)

The Jakara Movement with the Guru’s Nadir (Grace), seva of our volunteers, the baksh (benediction) of the Sangat, and the parupkaar (generosity) of the community is pleased to announce our fourth employment position. We are seeking a Fresno-area Community Organizer to help develop the gambit of Jakara Movement programs and chapters (misls).

Position Title: Community Organizer

Organizational Relationship: Reporting to the Executive Director

General Summary:

The Jakara Movement Community Organizer will recruit, develop, retain and train local volunteers, work with the Paaras Youth Center Director to promote programming and projects, build a greater media and civic presence in the wider community, and implement local campaigns and actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Help lead the development and coordination of the youth membership program to build core leadership, youth organizing capacities, and development of members.

Lead the development of school clubs at local high schools (Sikh Honors and Service Societies) and local colleges/universities (Sikh Students Associations/Jakara Movement Chapter)

Lead the development of working relationships with key local institutions (including Gurdwaras), ally youth organizations and intermediary groups (movement and coalition building).

Work with current misl leaders, while recruiting and training new volunteer leaders as needed, identify and develop program outcomes (including responses to local community events) goals, strategies, tactics, and timelines.

Train volunteers in community organizing skills and execution, including workshops, informal meetings, and when possible, one-on-one trainings.

Work with parents in communities in needs assessments and program development and execution

Develop content and materials for workshops, activities and lessons

Act as supporter, mentor, coach, and example to volunteers at the entry through top leadership levels.

Make presentations to community bodies regarding misl (chapter) efforts. Writes press releases, newsletters, flyers, blogs, usage of SM etc, to keep the membership and the general public informed. Train volunteers on how to perform these functions.

Maintain volunteer database and lists of volunteer openings and refers interested members to appropriate misl/chapter teams, committees, and leaders.

Build links with other communities and political leaders in the Fresno-area

Create coalitions and joint projects with allied communities

Work with the Paaras Youth Center Director in building systems for youth center’s growth, expansion, and continued development

Fundraising work in conjunction with Paaras Youth Center Director in the local area

Administrative tasks linked to fundraising and donor developments

Assist the appropriate staff and volunteer leaders with planning and implementation of assigned programs, including recruitment, outreach, engagement, maintaining lists and databases, and making arrangements for events and activities.

Provide program support as needed, including administrative support and volunteer supervision

Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Position Specifications

Preferred if employee has the following education/experience:

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Health, Social Work, Education or a related field required.

Minimum of 2 years work experience

Experience in youth organizing, highly considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong problem solving and leadership skills.

Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

Strong sense of order and organization.

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and handle multiple long and short-term tasks and projects simultaneously.